SEC to release innovation exemption for third-party tokenized shares as soon as this week: Report
The SEC is set to introduce a regulatory exemption for tokenized stocks this week, which could enhance blockchain-based equity trading in the U.S. This framework will allow digital tokens linked to public-company shares to be traded on decentralized platforms. However, these third-party tokenized securities may not include traditional shareholder rights unless specified by the platforms.
- ▪The SEC's new exemption aims to accelerate the integration of blockchain technology in U.S. equity trading.
- ▪Tokenized real-world assets have seen a significant increase in value, reaching $33.7 billion.
- ▪The framework will permit trading of tokens issued by third parties without the consent of the companies involved.
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<img src="https://static.cryptobriefing.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/18210738/SEC-poised-to-unleash-third-party-tokenized-stock-trading-on-DeFi-platforms.jpg" alt="SEC to release innovation exemption for third-party tokenized shares as soon as this week: Report" class="w-full aspect-[19/10] object-cover" /> SEC to release innovation exemption for third-party tokenized shares as soon as this week: Report Tokenized real-world assets have reached a new milestone, with distributed asset value climbing to $33.7 billion. Share Add us on Google by Vivian Nguyen May. 18, 2026 The SEC is expected to launch a regulatory exemption for tokenized stocks as soon as this week, accelerating the push to bring US equity trading onto blockchain infrastructure, Bloomberg reported Monday.
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